To be fair, that's a rather large topic. Not to mention one that PG wouldn't be terribly qualified to answer I don't think.
How do you go about your life knowing that some sizable portion of it identifies you in a way that affects you negatively?
In a minor way I've struggled with this myself over the past few years. Best advice I've come across is to use the stoic dichotomy of control guide me: Some things are in our control, other things are not. Focus on those things you can control. Pay no heed to those you can't. If something seems like a mix of both it can be further broken down into those two.
How do you go about your life knowing that some sizable portion of it identifies you in a way that affects you negatively?
In a minor way I've struggled with this myself over the past few years. Best advice I've come across is to use the stoic dichotomy of control guide me: Some things are in our control, other things are not. Focus on those things you can control. Pay no heed to those you can't. If something seems like a mix of both it can be further broken down into those two.